Abraham Lincoln

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  • Born

    Born
    Lincoln is born near Hodgenville, Ky

  • Elected to legeslature

    Elected to legeslature
    Lincoln was elected to the Illinois State legislature.

  • U.S. house of representatives

    U.S. house of representatives
    Lincoln enters the U.S. House of Representatives.

  • Wins national fame

    Wins national fame
    Lincoln Wins national fame in debates with Stephen A. Douglas.

  • Elected President

    Elected President
    Lincoln is elected President.

  • Civil War

    Civil War
    The Civil War begins.

  • Emancipation Proclamation

    Emancipation Proclamation
    Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation.

  • Gettysburg address

    Gettysburg address
    Lincoln gives the Gettysburg address.

  • War ends

    War ends
    The Civil War ends.

  • Death

    Death
    Lincoln is shot, he dies the next morning.